Girls name · Virginia
Barbara in Virginia
Barbara was the 1210th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 32,273 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 16 | 165th |
| 1927 | 166 | 36th |
| 1943 | 1,098 | 2nd |
| 1958 | 635 | 13th |
| 1973 | 101 | 67th |
| 1988 | 47 | 134th |
| 2004 | 11 | 594th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1210th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 165th in 1912 to 1210th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Virginia in a single year was 1,185, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1940.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Virginia?
Barbara was the 1210th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 32,273 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Virginia?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Barbara in Virginia. The most babies named Barbara in Virginia in a single year was 1,185, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Virginia?
Barbara ranked 1210th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1940.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.